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Talked to Kami today and she can't make it. She said she would see us in Jan though. From the looks of it girls...there's not going to be that many. Karen, Melissa, Kathy & Kim...any others???? Jennifer? Angie? Dianne? Where in the world is Loretta?

See I told you to keep your faith!!!! Oh I am so excited for you. I live in Concord so if you need anything you just give me a call. I can be there in 10 mins. I wish you could make this saturday but understand....please try to come in Jan we would love to finally meet you.

Oh hang in there....Keep your faith and prayers going and you never know what will happen. It's worth a try to call another Dr. I know Dr. Voellinger is staying and has opened his own pratice. I don't know what his schedule is like but you could try calling them. Also don't give up on your insurance. Check with them that since you got your approval if it's schedule in Jan could they still cover? I would ask and lastly...until Jan 06 is here you want know for sure if your insurance is going to cover it not. It could be something that slips back in there at the last minute... Hang in there we are still praying for you...also there is no need to leave us...we can still be great support for you in any journey you have. I said today and I will say it again...this is my family!!!!

That is great....Congrats.

Oh Penni, I am so sorry. I was in the hospital last week with my son and I am trying to catch up on the board and oh my I had no idea this had happened to you. You are such a strong person. Thanks for sharing your insight as it might help others. I have been worrying about it so much lately....

Hey everyone just wanted to pass along that we are going into the hospital tomorrow morning. They will clean him out and surgery will be @ 9:30 Wed morning. I will find out tomorrow how he going to do the surgery please pray they can do it through his rectum. I don't want them to have to cut him open. I will be at Presby in the childrens floor if anyone wants to call or come by. I will be there alone most of the time except the day of surgery the whole family will be there. I think I have most of your numbers in my phone so I will call someone to ask them to post here how he did. I am not sleeping much but I know it's just my nerves with all that is going on. So I am hoping after this is over I will be able to get some rest. I am just so ready got Curtis to heal and for us all to get this behind us. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers as I know that is what is pulling us through.

Hey Everyone!!!! We are HOME!!!! I think Curtis has the best surgeon out there. He came by this morning and said everything looked great and let us go. He said he knew that I would take good care of him at home. He always pays me such good complements. I am so very blessed to have him. Now for Curtis, he is doing great not complaining of any pain and going strong. He is such a trooper...strong and just great. I know I am partial. He little hinny looks great it looks like yours and mine of course only smaller. haha. I have some good pain meds to give him and we are just going to hang out in the house over the next few days. I got a sinus infection while I was in the hospital and it's killing me. The first one since having the band and I tell you it really effects what I can eat. I know it sounds weird but I have had to put myself back on liquids..it's much better the hospital food anyway. Again THANKS for all your thoughts and prayers...it is what brought us through. I know Curtis had so many people with him while he was in surgery. I am so blessed to have found you all!!!!

Thanks everyone...I will be leaving here in about an hour. I am nervous but ready. He is in there playing right now. I feel so bad because I know what we are doing and he has no idea. I know it's best not to tell him. Alright I should be home friday or saturday...I will update you then unless I hear from someone who can do it for me. Please feel free to call or come by...well those of you local. We will be @ Presby downtown. Thanks again....here we go!!!!!

Oh that would be nice....I can do that as long as I have time to get out and find one before then. Not sure how long we will be in the hospital but I think I can manage that one....It sounds like fun!!!

Oh I will be praying that is will happen for you....you just never know!!!

Hello...I am a little stressed in life right now...I am only sleeping @ 4 hours at night and that is just not like me. I was wondering if it's ok to take a OTC sleep aid a couple of nights? I need to do something I am so excusted I can't do much at all. I just want to be careful with my band and not hurt it...it's the one thing in my life I can depend on.

Thanks...I will have to go and look for it.

Jennifer...My thoughts excatly. I was coming to post this same thing this morning. I know it's a busy time....but all need to still check in and see what is going on and support!!! I am super stressed right now....Curtis surgery is Wed, we go the hospital tuesday morning. Found out this past tuesday they sold my divison of the bank so that means no job for me after the conversion. The good news is I should have til at least Sept to work and then a few months after that. So other then that I am here.... Can't wait to see you all on the 17th.....Can you beleive it Christmas is almost here!!!

That is great...I know you have to so happy about that!!! Here is to a happy and healthy you!!!

Oh I know that is just the hardest thing to deal with. ((((((BIG HUGS))))) your way.

I have one...I have used it at a few places that didn't want me to order from the kids meal. After showing them the card no problems. I don't use it alot but I have it just in case. It is also good to have in your purse or wallet for medical reasons.

I will be keeping all three of you in my thoughts and prayers...Wishing you a very safe trip and quick recovery!!!

Thanks Karen...You are so sweet. I had a good one. We spent most of our time at our house as a family...we started putting decorations out in the yard and went to a few stores and had a nice Thanksgiving with my in laws side and that was it. Yesterday I spent most of the day with my grandparents and went shopping in the morning and now I only have a few more people to get for and I am done. YEAH.... I hope you had a good Thanksgiving....Hope your trip was good..and not to short. Everyone else....how was yours????

A very happy Bandster here!!! I am almost 6 months out and I have lost just over 60 pounds. Would have never done it with out it. My band is my best friend and we have to work together to stay best friends. Yes I still do things she doesn't like and she lets me know it. They way I see this board is support...I have to know what others are going through so I can try to make sure it doesn't happen to me. When something is going wrong you need support more the ever so this is where we come. So while a happy or even delighted bandster may not start a thread every day there are many of us out there and we are here for everyone wether they want to Celebrate or just let us know how they are feeling.... So my best friend and I are here to say we are VERY HAPPY and I will do it over and over and over again....

That is great...I just know it's going to happen for you!!! Keep going!!!

That's cute... I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!! I love this time of the year....although this is the first one being banded so lets hope alot doesn't go down... I don't see Dr. V until Dec.

This isn't weight loss related but I feel like you all are my family....I found out last week my son will need to have some more surgery. For those that don't know he was born with an imperforate anus (he didn't have an anal opening) He has had 3 major surgeries all by the time he was 9 month old. So I thoght we were done for the most part. Well we aren't... I take him to today to have a test done so that the Dr can see how he is going to have to do the surgery. Please pray he can go in through the rectum and doesn't have to open up his abdamon (sp)...The healing time would be much quicker and less painful for him. I thought it was tough when he was a baby but know that he kinda knows what is going (he is 2 1/2) it is getting tougher...he is such a trooper he still doesn't cry when he see's a doctor and when they examine him he just looks at me and holds my hand. It just breaks my heart each and every time. I know I was giving Curtis for a reason and God doesn't give us more then we can handle...so he must think I am one strong person. I am very lucky to have my family living here and they are always with me. But I feel I just can't break down with them and here I feel I can say anything and I will get the support from friends. His surgery will be in 3 - 6 weeks depending on the Drs schedule and ours. My dad is working in St. Lois and wants to be here for it but we aren't sure if he is, if we can get is sooner then he will be able to make it. The closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas it gets the less likely he will be able to come. Please just keep up in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks and I hope to be able to still join in the lunch on the 5th..this is the one time I can forget about all my worries. I am hoping they want schedule surgery that soon but if they do then I will have to call someone and check in with you all.... Ya'll are the best!!!! (and you know I will need a good laugh)

Hey everyone we have a date...His surgery is scheduled for Dec 7th @ 9:30 am. We will go in on the 6th for them to clean him out again. I know what to expect there this time so that want be so bad. I am hoping my sister is off that day so she can come with me again...she is an RN and is so helpful with this. So I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I am SO glad we are moving forward on this...he should be good for Christmas.. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as our journey gets under way. I will try to get ahold of one of my NC friends to let them know how it goes so they can post it for me. Thanks for your support...

Hey Sherrie, I still waited my 6 weeks before going back for another one. When I got the 2.5 I thought I hope this one works...boy did it so much I did have to backed down to 2.2..and I still feel full most of the day and somethings still get stuck. So becareful with the next one.... Hang in there girl!

Alright Jennifer don't make me find you and come and pick you up....I hope you come I know you will have alot of fun....We always enjoy our time together. I promise you want be sorry you come...do don't back out!!!!